Super Bowl reaction

May 24, 2013 12:22 AM

Mike Hardtmeier, of the Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, center, embraces Sarah Sedenquist, of the Houston Super Bowl bid committee embrace after the announcement that Houston and Reliant Stadium was awarded Super Bowl LI. less

Mike Hardtmeier, of the Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau, center, embraces Sarah Sedenquist, of the Houston Super Bowl bid committee embrace after the announcement that Houston and Reliant Stadium was ... more

Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda, regarding the announcement that Houston will host Super Bowl LI in 2017.

Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda, regarding the announcement that Houston will host Super Bowl LI in 2017.

Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda,... Photo-4665260.62963 - Westport News

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Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda, regarding the announcement that Houston will host Super Bowl LI.

Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda, regarding the announcement that Houston will host Super Bowl LI.

Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda,... Photo-4665261.62963 - Westport News

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Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda, regarding the announcement that Houston will host Super Bowl LI.

Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda, regarding the announcement that Houston will host Super Bowl LI.

Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda,... Photo-4665262.62963 - Westport News

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Council members Mayor Pro-Tem Ed Gonzalez, Dave Martin, and Wanda Adams applaud as Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda, regarding the announcement that Houston will host Super Bowl LI. less

Council members Mayor Pro-Tem Ed Gonzalez, Dave Martin, and Wanda Adams applaud as Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda, regarding the announcement that Houston will host Super Bowl ... more

Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda, regarding the announcement that Houston will host Super Bowl LI.

Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda, regarding the announcement that Houston will host Super Bowl LI.

Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda,... Photo-4665264.62963 - Westport News

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Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda, regarding the announcement that Houston will host the 2017 Super Bowl.

Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda, regarding the announcement that Houston will host the 2017 Super Bowl.

Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda,... Photo-4665265.62963 - Westport News

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Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda, regarding the announcement that Houston will host Super Bowl LI.

Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda, regarding the announcement that Houston will host Super Bowl LI.

Mayor Annise Parker speaks to the media in the City Hall Rotunda,... Photo-4665267.62963 - Westport News

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Members of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee have some tense moments before the announcement by the NFL owners about the decision for the location of the 51st Super Bowl. Chairman Ric Campo watches the presentation of South Florida before presenting the Houston bid. less

Members of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee have some tense moments before the announcement by the NFL owners about the decision for the location of the 51st Super Bowl. Chairman Ric Campo watches the ... more

Members of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee have some tense... Photo-4665268.62963 - Westport News

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Houston 2017 Super Bowl committee member Mark Miller watches and waits for the decision on the 51st Super Bowl which was won by Houston over a bid from South Florida.

Houston 2017 Super Bowl committee member Mark Miller watches and waits for the decision on the 51st Super Bowl which was won by Houston over a bid from South Florida.

Dennis Braham of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee waits on a decision by the NFL owners on the location of the 2017 Super Bowl. Braham is a member of the Houston committee to bring the 51st Super Bowl to Houston. less

Dennis Braham of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee waits on a decision by the NFL owners on the location of the 2017 Super Bowl. Braham is a member of the Houston committee to bring the 51st Super Bowl to ... more

Dennis Braham of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee waits on a decision by the NFL owners on the location of the 2017 Super Bowl. Braham is a member of the Houston committee to bring the 51st Super Bowl to Houston. less

Dennis Braham of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee waits on a decision by the NFL owners on the location of the 2017 Super Bowl. Braham is a member of the Houston committee to bring the 51st Super Bowl to ... more

Dennis Braham and members of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee waits on a decision by the NFL owners on the location of the 2017 Super Bowl. Braham is a member of the Houston committee to bring the 51st Super Bowl to Houston. less

Dennis Braham and members of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee waits on a decision by the NFL owners on the location of the 2017 Super Bowl. Braham is a member of the Houston committee to bring the 51st ... more

Members of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee await the decision in their bid for the 51st Super Bowl. Chairman Rick Campo leads the cheers he is surrounded by committee members Katy Caldwell, Edgar Colon, Mark Miller, David Crane, Greg Ortale. less

Members of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee await the decision in their bid for the 51st Super Bowl. Chairman Rick Campo leads the cheers he is surrounded by committee members Katy Caldwell, Edgar Colon, ... more

Members of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee celebrate after succeeding in their bid for the 51st Super Bowl. Chairman Rick Campo leads the cheers he is surrounded by committee members Katy Caldwell, Edgar Colon, Mark Miller, David Crane, Greg Ortale, and John Solis. less

Members of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee celebrate after succeeding in their bid for the 51st Super Bowl. Chairman Rick Campo leads the cheers he is surrounded by committee members Katy Caldwell, Edgar ... more

Members of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee celebrate after succeeding in their bid for the 51st Super Bowl. Chairman Rick Campo leads the cheers he is surrounded by committee members Katy Caldwell, Edgar Colon, Mark Miller, David Crane, Greg Ortale, and John Solis. less

Members of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee celebrate after succeeding in their bid for the 51st Super Bowl. Chairman Rick Campo leads the cheers he is surrounded by committee members Katy Caldwell, Edgar ... more

Members of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee celebrate after succeeding in their bid for the 51st Super Bowl. Chairman Rick Campo leads the cheers he is surrounded by committee members Katy Caldwell, Edgar Colon, Mark Miller, David Crane, Greg Ortale, and John Solis. less

Members of the Houston Super Bowl 2017 committee celebrate after succeeding in their bid for the 51st Super Bowl. Chairman Rick Campo leads the cheers he is surrounded by committee members Katy Caldwell, Edgar ... more